Southern Ocean County Animal Hospital
Dental Care
Proper dental care is essential to your pet’s overall health. We provide professional cleanings, oral exams, and advanced dental procedures to prevent gum disease, tooth loss, and other health issues. Regular dental care reduces bad breath, pain, and the risk of infections, helping your pet live a healthier, more comfortable life. Schedule a dental check-up today.
Pet Wellness
Regular check-ups help detect health issues early, ensure vaccinations are up to date, and support overall well-being. Keep your pet happy and healthy with routine wellness care.
Our Technology
We utilize advanced technology, including laser therapy, cryosurgery, radiology, ultrasounds, and laboratory testing, to provide accurate diagnostics and effective treatments for your pet’s optimal health and well-being.
Dental Care
Maintain your pet’s oral health with professional cleanings, exams, and dental surgery. Prevent bad breath, gum disease, and other serious health issues with regular veterinary dental care.
Full List of Services
Explore our comprehensive veterinary services, including wellness exams, surgery, diagnostics, dental care, dermatology, reproductive services, and more. We provide expert, compassionate care to keep your pet healthy and happy.
Pet Dental Health
Why Pet Dental Care is Important
Dental disease is the most common disease seen by veterinarians. In fact, 70% to 85% of pets over the age of 2 have some form of dental disease.
Poor dental hygiene can be the cause of serious health problems for your pet. If dental problems are left untreated, your pet’s heart, liver, and kidneys are in danger of being infected by bacteria. Unfortunately, these threats are often difficult to identify, so bringing your pet in for a routine check-up is encouraged.
Check your pet for these signs of dental disease:
- Discolored teeth
- Red, inflamed gums
- Bad breath
- Loose teeth
- Swollen mouth, jaws, or gums
- Pain when eating
- Doesn’t play with chew toys
Comprehensive Dental Care For Your Pets
Teeth Cleaning
Periodontal disease, more commonly known as gum disease, is the most common medical condition in dogs and cats. By age three, your pet will very likely have traces or early evidence of gum disease. While you may not see it immediately, nor do you think it’s an urgent matter to take care of, it can quickly worsen as they grow older and preventive measures aren’t taken. Just like our own smiles, early detection and treatment are critical for better overall health.
Without treatment, periodontal disease can cause severe problems, discomfort, and pain for your pet. They’re unable to care for certain areas of their bodies the way we are, so we urge pet owners to bring them in for routine checks and cleanings. If the periodontal disease worsens, your pet’s mouth isn’t the only area that’s affected – other health issues found in relation to this disease include kidney, liver, and heart muscle changes.
Southern Ocean Animal Hospital offers comprehensive dental care for your pets and is equipped with a state-of-the-art dental delivery system and digital dental x-ray.
Check out the before and after photos below from a canine dental visit with Dr. Pascetta. If you believe your pet’s checkup is overdue, simply search “pet teeth cleaning near me” and call Southern Ocean Animal Hospital at (609) 296-3655 and our front desk staff will be happy to help schedule the best date and time for your pet’s visit. We can’t wait to see you and your furry friend!
